Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca


We only spent one night at the Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca, but it was a comfortable stay.  The front desk staff was very friendly, and helpful in giving us some information about Ithaca.  For parking, you need to park across the street in a garage and get your ticket validated by the front desk, but it is free for guests.  The wi-fi speeds are adequate and the room was very clean upon arrival.  You'll also get 2 free bottles of water at their pantry and use of a Keurig coffee machine in your room.  There is also coffee and tea available in the lobby 24/7.  The hotel is also just a 1 minute walk from the Ithaca Commons area, although we found this pedestrian area disappointing as many shops were out of business when we visited.  When staying in Ithaca, we'd recommend this hotel.


Monday, May 19, 2014

Buttermilk Falls

Located within the town limits of Ithaca, Buttermilk Falls has plenty of parking and is only a 1 minute walk from the parking lot. The falls themselves look like they are running down a flight of stairs and are a nice sight to see.  There are also some walking trails around the falls area.